Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35.859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,541 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,136 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,550 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,524 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,483 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (446 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£29+
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The New England Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.25 and £25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.25 and £25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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